How far is Terra Alta, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Terra Alta, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terra Alta and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terra Alta and Wheeling.
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Start on North Main Street
8 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West State Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West State Avenue
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Continue on State Route 7
9.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 7
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Continue on Morgantown Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Kingwood Pike
1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike
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Turn right onto North Robert Stone Way
2389 ft · 40 sec · North Robert Stone Way
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-79 N: Washington
3196 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
66.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
140 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 17th Street
102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Chapline Street
98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Terra Alta and Wheeling.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
66.3 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Terra Alta and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terra Alta to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Terra Alta and 65.1 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Terra Alta and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terra Alta and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.68 km).
#1 Terra Alta
City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 39.4456500, -79.5464400 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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